NBSAP Adoption: HOMEF Hails Comprehensive Government Policy on Food Sovereignty and Bio Safety
By Katherine Abayomi The Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Dr Nnimmo Bassey, has commended the Federal Government for endorsing the revised National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP). The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2025–2030 was officially approved in June 2025 with the objective of halting and reversing…
Movement Restricted in Ahoada East and Khana Ahead of Bye-Election
By Katherine Abayomi The Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Olugbenga Adepoju, has announced a restriction of movement in Ahoada East and Khana Local Government Areas as part of security measures for the forthcoming bye-election. The restriction will begin at 12:00 midnight on Saturday and remain in force until 6:00 p.m. the same day. The…
Rivers assembly halts impeachment proceedings against Fubara
The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu earlier in the month. The decision to halt the process was taken on Thursday during plenary at the Assembly’s resumed sitting in Port Harcourt, the state capital. Recall…
Nigerian Army Trains Over 300 Influences, Social media Users
……….Advocates For Ethical Usage That Fosters National Security By Katherine Abayomi The Nigerian Army has renewed its call for the ethical and responsible use of social media, warning that misinformation, fake news and the negative deployment of digital platforms and artificial intelligence tools could undermine national security. The call was made by the Chief of…
NRCAI advocates for ethical use of Artificial Intelligence
……demands the observance of moral principles and values….trains journalists on ethical reportage of religious contents By Tracy Ohovwore The growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nigeria has sparked fresh conversations around ethics and inclusion, prompting the Nigeria Religious Coalition on Artificial Intelligence (NRCAI) to engage the media. The coalition on Monday, February 16, 2025,…
Edo State Government Summons Three Okaigheles Over Cult Related Activities
The Edo State Government (EDSG) has given three Community Youth Leaders popularly known as Okaigheles a seven day ultimatum to appear before the Special Security Squad Code-named “Operation Flush Out Cultist and Kidnappers” over the recent resurgence of Cultism in Benin City. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Dr….
FG Sues El-Rufai Over NSA Phone-Tapping Claims
The Federal Government has filed a three-count charge against former governor of Kaduna State Nasir El-Rufai over the alleged interception of communications belonging to Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. Last week, El-Rufai claimed in an interview that he and other unnamed individuals listened to conversations from Ribadu’s phone after it was tapped by…
Edo Police Nab 129 Suspects, Rescue 30 Victims
The Edo State Police Command says it has dealt a major blow to criminal networks in the state, with the arrest of 129 suspected criminals and rescue of 30 kidnapped victims in intelligence-led operations. The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, disclosed this recently while briefing journalists in Benin City. He said the operations, conducted…
NOA DG in Conversation with FRSC, Reaffirms Lead Communication Role
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed its statutory position as the Federal Government’s principal communication agency, underscoring its extensive grassroots structure and daily physical engagement with citizens across the country. The Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made this known during an interview with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) at the Agency’s Headquarters in Abuja….
Senator Abubakar Kyari: A Renewed Hope for Nigeria’s Agricultural Revolution
By Dr. James Bwala Food security stands as one of the most pressing challenges in the world today, and the role of agricultural leadership has become so important in shaping sustainable futures. The recent ascent of Senator Abubakar Kyari as Nigeria’s Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security is not merely a political event; it…
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission Boss Demands Justice Over Killing of Nigerian Driver in South Africa
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has strongly condemned the killing of a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet, in Pretoria, South Africa, describing the incident as deeply troubling and unacceptable. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, Dabiri-Erewa called on South African authorities to ensure the…
